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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.82, 657.49 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.82, 657.49 and 219.15 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.82 : 657.49 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.82/657.49 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.82x = 657.49 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.82x = 144,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,088.93/438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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